Nevada Association of
Financial Aid Administrators
Nevada Association of
Financial Aid Administrators
| 12- 5pm | Check-in | |
| 12-1pm | Business Partner Set-up Open | |
| 1-5pm | WASFAA Pre-Session - NASFAA U Credential, Packaging and Award Notification Credential The Western Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (WASFAA) Training Committee is offering a 1/2 day training towards the NASFAA U Credential, Packaging and Award Notification Credential. Registration for this pre-conference session can be completed here (Western Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators). The cost is $55.00 per WASFAA member or $105.00 for non-members. Registering is separate for this NASFAA Authorized event which includes; the 1/2 day training, the NASFAA U Self-Study Guide, regularly priced by NASFAA at $218, and a voucher for up to two attempts to pass the Student Eligibility credential examination. Pre-Session Registration |
Peter Goss & Shawn Domingo |
| 7:30am | Check-in / Continental Breakfast | |
| 8:30am | Welcome | JW Lazzari, NAFAA President |
| 8:45-9:45am |
Session 1 - COA |
Peter Goss |
| 9:45-10am | Commercial Break / Restroom Break | |
| 10-11am | Session 2 - Professional Judgement | Shawn Domingo |
| 11am-12:00pm | Session 3 - Can you spot the fraud? Identifying financial aid fraud on the front lines Can you spot the fraud? Identifying financial aid fraud on the front linesJust like Financial Aid is experiencing major changes, fraud in higher education is also changing. Are you familiar with the latest tactics and common practices that fraudsters are using to gain federal financial aid? Financial aid professionals are on the front line of identifying and reporting fraud. Join us as we explore the latest attempts that fraudsters are using to target intuitions. Using real life examples, we will discuss fraud cases that have targeted financial aid offices in the last two years, and we will discuss what is predicted to be the newest trends in fraudulent behavior. We will also talk about ways to spot fraud through common behaviors being used and how to work to prevent fraud from happening at your institution. |
Kristen Gast |
| 12-1pm | Hosted Lunch Buffet with Speaker Stress & Burnout: What You Should Know & How to Manage it. Dr. Marinela Maskuti is a public health and health policy practitioner. She has completed a Master of Public Health and Doctor of Public Policy. Currently, she serves as the Mental Health Wellness Officer for Nevada System of Higher Education, System Administration office in Las Vegas where she manages training for mental health and supervised a system-wide survey assessment for access barriers to mental health resources and services. Prior to working for NSHE, Dr. Maskuti served as the Wellness Educator for the Student Wellness Center at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. During her time at UNLV, Dr. Maskuti coordinated training courses for peer health education and managed wellness promotion, student engagement, and health education presentations with a focus on mental health and wellness. In addition to UNLV, Marinela also worked for the Southern Nevada Health District, where she administered public health educational presentations and materials specific to COVID-19 for medical providers and patient communities of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and health backgrounds. Prior to relocating to Las Vegas and working for SNHD, Dr. Maskuti resided in Philadelphia where she worked for the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Department of Radiation Oncology, where she supervised survivorship cancer resources for patients and organized medical provider training programs for proton radiation therapy. |
Dr. Marinela Maskuti |
| 1:15-2:15pm | Session 4 - "Building a Caring Neighborhood of Financial Aid: Insights from Mr. Rogers" This uplifting presentation aims to equip financial aid administrators with the tools and mindset to support students effectively, embrace empathy, and create a positive and nurturing environment within their financial aid departments. Drawing inspiration from Mr. Rogers' timeless wisdom, administrators will be encouraged to build a caring and inclusive "neighborhood" that values each individual's unique story and circumstances, while empowering students on their educational journeys. |
Anthony Morrone |
| 2:15-2:30pm | Commercial Break / Restroom Break | |
| 2:30-3:30pm |
Session 5 - FAFSA Simplification: the 2024-2025 FAFSA How Does Nevada Make this Happen? On October 24, Paige and Zack provided a forum for Nevada schools to discuss preparations and challenges in implementing the new FAFSA and simplification provisions. In this session, we will continue the conversation by reviewing questions and answers raised during the forum, and presenting some challenging scenarios for consideration by the group. Get your thinking caps on! |
Paige Hurley & Zack Goodwin |
| 3:30-4:30pm | Session 6: Leading from the Middle: What it means and how to do it well Have you heard phrases like “managing up, leading from the middle, leading your boss” and wondered what they really mean? I’ve heard employees say, “I can’t tell my boss what to do – they’re my boss!” While that’s true in a sense, there are ways to better manage your time, your communication with that person, and your team’s energy to best serve your organization. In this session you’ll learn about the benefits of leading your boss and walk away with practical tips you can use right away. |
Amanda Cornelius, Associate Vice President, Northern Arizona University |
| 4:30-7pm | NAFAA Reception and Awards Join us for a cocktail hours and Hors d'oeuvres inside of Novi! |
| 7:30am | Full Breakfast Opens | |
| 8-8:30am | NAFAA Business Meeting | |
| 9- 10am | Session 7: Budgeting and Financial Planning for Your Future Goals | Scott Nielsen, Great Basin College |
| 10-10:30am | Break / Room Checkout | |
| 10:30-11:30am | NASFAA - FAFSA Simplification | Dana Kelly, VP of Professional Development and Institutional Compliance |
| 11:30am-12:30pm | WASFAA/NAFAA Update | Amanda Cornelius, Associate Vice President, Northern Arizona Univeristy |
| 12:30pm | Closing Remarks | JW Lazzari, NAFAA President |
| Option 1 - $175 | Registration Pricing & NAFAA Membership Dues (23/24 Membership Expires 10/31/2024) |
This package is for NAFAA Members who are inactive, joining This package includes the $20 NAFAA Membership Dues. Registration includes:
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Option 2 - $155 |
Registration Member Pricing (for those who have already paid their 2023-24 membership dues) |
NAFAA annual membership will require renewal on 11/1/2023. If you have not yet renewed your NAFAA membership for 11/1/2023-10/31/2024, please select the other package (Registration Pricing & NAFAA Membership Dues) which will include your membership renewal. Active NAFAA Members Registration includes:
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JW Lazzari
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Shellee Kilbride
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| 775-445-3529 |
775-737-7442
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